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Mosquito bites driving you mad? These remedies can ease the itch

Mosquito saliva triggers an immune response that can cause itching, swelling and redness for hours or even days; experts explain when heat may help, why cold is often preferable and which treatments can ease the irritation

Tzur Gueta | 06.07.26

Israeli study asks if the gene that speeds puberty may also shorten life and raise cancer risk

Hebrew University researchers altered a gene also found in humans, causing lab fish to grow faster and mature earlier, but also shortening their lifespan and increasing cancer-like tumors

Tzur Gueta | 06.03.26

Why North American healthcare professionals are choosing Israel now

More than 350 physicians and healthcare professionals attended MedEx in New Jersey this week; four of them explain why they are choosing to leave established careers in the United States and immigrate to Israel; ‘Most participants who come to this conference will eventually immigrate to Israel,’ says Zev Gershinsky, Executive VP of Nefesh B’Nefesh, one of the event’s organizers

Tzur Gueta | 06.02.26

Why dental floss may not be enough to prevent gum disease, experts say

Gum disease often develops silently until damage is irreversible. An Ichilov specialist explains the warning signs, the risks of smoking and the latest treatments helping save teeth

Tzur Gueta | 05.29.26

Young adult colorectal cancer rates climb as new blood test option joins screening guidelines

The American Cancer Society updates colorectal cancer screening guidelines with blood tests amid rising cases in young adults, but emphasizes colonoscopy and stool tests remain the preferred and more accurate methods

Tzur Gueta | 05.28.26

Painkillers not linked to birth defects in pregnancy, major Israeli studies find

Two Ben-Gurion University, Soroka and Clalit studies analyzing over 250,000 pregnancies found no link between painkiller use and birth defects or delivery complications, amid Trump and Kennedy claims against acetaminophen use in pregnancy

Tzur Gueta | 05.27.26

Why is everyone suddenly sensitive to milk?

Why are more people struggling to digest dairy, and how can lactose intolerance be distinguished from a true allergy? Doctors say processed foods may play a role, while unnecessary milk avoidance in childhood can raise allergy risk

Tzur Gueta | 05.20.26

Parents sue OpenAI after teen’s fatal overdose, claim ChatGPT recommended deadly drug mix

A new lawsuit against OpenAI alleges ChatGPT gave a 19-year-old dangerous advice on mixing drugs, prescription medication and alcohol before his fatal overdose, as a clinical pharmacist warns AI can miss critical medical risks and warning signs

Tzur Gueta | 05.18.26

What happens when you stop drinking alcohol? The brain and body may begin to recover fast

Studies show alcohol can affect nearly every system in the body, from the brain and liver to the immune system and heart, but experts say quitting may allow some of the damage to improve, especially when people stop early

Tzur Gueta | 05.18.26

Scientists made coffee drinkers quit for 2 weeks — what they found surprised everyone

New research suggests caffeinated and decaf coffee may affect gut bacteria, mood, stress, memory and inflammation; experts say the findings highlight the gut-brain connection, but caution that more research is needed

Tzur Gueta | 05.11.26

The pregnancy complication that can be mistaken for normal fatigue

Preeclampsia can develop without clear signs and mimic normal pregnancy symptoms, making awareness crucial; Dr. Orit Bernholtz warns it can be misleading and worsen rapidly

Tzur Gueta | 05.09.26

Hidden belly fat may be aging your brain, researchers say

Large Israeli MRI study links deep, visceral fat to faster brain aging, memory decline and weaker cognitive function regardless of weight; reducing it was associated with preserved brain volume and slower atrophy, researchers found

Tzur Gueta | 05.05.26

Could pillow height affect your eye health?

How we sleep, especially pillow height and head position, may affect eye pressure and glaucoma risk; an eye specialist says finding the right balance matters

Tzur Gueta | 04.28.26

COVID-19 could increase risk of lung cancer, Israeli-led research finds

International study led by Prof. Alex Gilles-Hillel of Hebrew University and Hadassah suggests possible link between COVID-19 and an increased risk of lung cancer, forming a biological mechanism by which the spike protein damages the lungs and promotes cancerous processes

Tzur Gueta | 04.14.26

Highly mutated COVID variant 'Cicada' emerges on global health radar

BA.3.2 has drawn attention in Europe and the United States, but early data suggest it is not more severe than earlier variants and has not triggered a significant new wave of illness

Tzur Gueta | 03.31.26

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